It's Payback Time Novels & Stories

Aaron’s POV “Done.” The principal looked up from the computer with a small smile. I smiled back, reaching for my bag to be in my way. “Thank you sir. I appreciate it.” “And uh,” he said quickly, stopping me as I turned to walk away. “You know what to do.” I smiled wider. It wasn’t a question at this point. I did indeed. Funny how it was the money Aaron paid me that I was going to use to sabotage him. “Of course. I wouldn’t jeopardize our

“I was wondering when you’d call.” I closed my eyes briefly, letting the noise of the street wash over me—cars passing, distant horns, life continuing as if nothing monumental had just shifted. “I think I could use that favor now,” I said calmly. There was a pause on the other end. Not hesitation. Calculation. “I was hoping you would,” the voice replied. “So it’s finally time?” “Yes,” I said. “It’s time to pay back.” A low chuckle sounded through the line. “At your service, ma’am. Tell me what you need.”

“Payback.” “Uh?” She crosses her arms to her chest and speaks neatly. “I’m here to pay you back for making use of your time the last time we were together.” “I’m not following.” She stares me down as if I’m dumb and maybe I am. Since when do people get a payback for spending time with another person? “You did me a favor,” she starts, one word leaving her mouth at a time as if she’s speaking to a child. “And I don’t like owing others. That’s why I’m here to pay you back for that favor. Then we can go on with our lives.”

He managed to ask through gritted teeth. “That is none of your business. I have paid you back for every single thing you have bought me in the past three years. It's just a shame I can’t pay to get those three years back because I would never have met you if I could. You have your money now; now stay the fuck away from me.”

You can’t say it? "I'll tell you what." Liam tapped his fingertips on the table and said clearly, "I've been in a good mood lately. So I won't worry about these things with you for the time being. " "..." "But in the future, I will ask you to return it one by one." Olive really didn't like the feeling of being in debt and said sincerely, "Can I pay it back now?" Liam leaned back in his chair. "Now is not the time."

I stood up, unable to sit still any longer. “Well, congratulations, Ethan. You’ve managed to do the exact opposite of what you intended. Now I have to worry about how we are going to fix this and avoid a lawsuit.” Ethan stood up as well, coming toward me. “l will find a way to pay back the money. I just need some time.” “You’ve said that before. You don't seem to understand that time is running out.”

I had to go back home with something. "Please sir. My father is sorry. He didn't mean to upset you. I promise we'll pay up every single dime he owes you sir." "What do you want from me?" I swallowed hard and spoke up. "Time sir." "Time for what exactly?" He asked. "Time to pay up sir. Two months is too short to pay back the money. I really need more time. Please....." "And how on earth do you plan on paying back?" He started moving. I heard the subtle sound from his shoes. Calculated, calm and stylish, the sound of the soles of his shoe told me exactly how he was moving.

“I’m not marrying you. Return the car I bought you and every cent you’ve spent over the years, every single one!” His friends immediately handed him a pre-prepared statement. “The car cost 230,000 dollars. Over the past year, living expenses, gifts, and club spending have added up to 800,000 dollars. You must pay it back in full today!” Everyone’s eyes were on me like I was already done for. They assumed that a young woman who had only been working for a year could never come up with that kind of money and that today would end in my ultimate humiliation. I looked at Jenson's unfamiliar face, and the last flicker of warmth in my heart finally died out.

I asked, and she inhaled and exhaled deeply. "I need more time. Honestly, I'd find your money. I really will. I didn't intend to spend your money, but… I just don't know how it all happened. The money will definitely be returned." "When? In five years?" "No, definitely not." "Then, when?" "Um… I will definitely pay it back. I won't just leave the money to…" "When will you pay the money?" I insisted, and saw her swallow. "I… I will find… No I will try my best to…"

“Sorry, I just thought it was stupid to be denied a business loan when you clearly would be able to pay it back.” “That’s the nature of the beast. Should we turn back?” He looked at his watch. “It’s getting a bit late. I have a lot to do over the weekend.” “Yes, sure.”